Dealing with the death of a loved one is a difficult enough experience without having to navigate the complexities and legal formalities of obtaining a grant of probate from the New South Wales Supreme Court.
If you are an executor tasked with obtaining a grant of probate, feeling overwhelmed and confused while attempting to navigate this process without assistance is common.
If you have a loved one who does not currently have capacity to make a new Will, you may be concerned that their Estate will not be distributed according to what they would have wanted. You may be thinking it is what it is and there is nothing you can do to, but does it really have to be this way?
Do you have the same rights as people who are married? For example, to share in your partner’s estate, challenge their Will, get damages for wrongful death, claim super benefits, etc? The short answer is, yes, but…
Disputes involving executors of deceased estates are increasing. Usually, a trusted family member or friend appointed as an executor is just trying to do the right thing by their loved one. So, what are they doing wrong? Read on to find out how you must perform your duties as an executor.
Andreyev Lawyers – supportive and empathetic. This was a difficult process but Andreyev Lawyers provided timely advice and guidance and I was confident that they were doing their upmost.
Find out how our clients’ step mother extracted over $1m from their deceased father’s estate, leaving them with almost no inheritance – and how we fought to win it back.